Russell Okoth is a Business & Technology Executive. He is the Founder and Consultant at Cyberdiligent, a Dallas-based Information Security Governance and Risk Advisory firm, where he provides strategic guidance to Boards, C-suites, and Executives. Russell has over twenty years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance across technology, retail, telecommunications, finance, insurance, and fintech industries. Russell has held notable leadership roles, including Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Data Privacy Officer at Pacific Premier Bank and CISO at Apex Fintech Solutions.
Expertise
- Governance, Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
- Security Policy, Strategy & Program Development
- Cyber Incident & Crisis Response
- Threat & Vulnerability Management
- Privacy & Data Governance
Achievements & Contributions
- CISO and Data Privacy Officer at Pacific Premier Bank, managing $22B in assets
- CISO at Apex Fintech Solutions 21M+ brokerage accounts, digital asset trading, and $123B+ assets
- Established an IT Risk program for the largest US mortgage servicer, with 4.2 million customers and a UPB of $937 billion
- Speaker 2022 Africa Fintech Summit
- Speaker 2024 Africa CISO Summit
Certifications & Credentials
- BSC Information Technology & MBA International Business
Hobbies & Fun Facts
Russell played club rugby in Kenya and Texas (Ft. Worth Rugby Club) and enjoys road cycling, reading, yoga, music, and exercise.